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The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is...

by Pixsmedia Images in Israel on 09/02/2012

Sports

British jockey David Badel wins Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy

The Heir Apparent Trophy and Sword Day is the biggest racing event in Qatar. David Badel, riding Amico Mio, won the Trophy. The event is held in...

by Barnie Rabbit in Qatar on 09/02/2012

Our World

Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem

The City of David is a long and narrow six-hectare ridge that stretches to the south of the Temple Mount, outside the Old City of Jerusalem. 9th...

by Pixsmedia Images in Israel on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem - Israel - The Western Wall tunnel is an...
09/02/2012 - British jockey David Badel wins Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy - Qatar - The Heir Apparent Trophy and Sword Day...
09/02/2012 - Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem - Israel - The City of David is a long and narrow...
09/02/2012 - Salafist demonstrators outside the USA embassy - Tunisia - Tunisia - Salafist demonstrate outside the U.S...
09/02/2012 - Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area - Israel - Mechanisms of the Israeli civil...
09/02/2012 - Demo at Ofer Prison Junction in support on Khader Adnan - Ramallah - Palestinian Territory - Approximately 30 people gather in front...
09/02/2012 - Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure - Israel - Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema...
09/02/2012 - Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now' - Jerusalem - Israel - Religious Jewish extremists allegedly...
09/02/2012 - Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Al Thani awards horse racing Sword Trophy - Qatar - The Heir Apparent of Qatar HH Shiekh...
09/02/2012 - Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisoner Khadr Adnan - Israel - Palestinian protesters hold national...

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Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Al Thani awards horse racing Sword Trophy

Sports

Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Al Thani awards horse racing...

The Heir Apparent of Qatar HH Shiekh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani awards the trophies to winning riders, trainers, and owners at the end of his Arabian horse racing Trophies, and Sword Day....
by Barnie Rabbit, on 9th of February 2012
Jockey Oliver Peslier on board Raihan wins the Heir Apparent Sword

Sports

Jockey Oliver Peslier on board Raihan wins the Heir App...

Oliver Peslier wins the Heir Apparent Sword flat race riding Raihan, a 6 year old Arabian Thoroughbred owned by Umm Qarn, and trained by A De Mieulle. There was a field of 12 racing for...
by Barnie Rabbit, on 9th of February 2012
Ultras Ahlawy painting on the streets of Cairo

Politics

Ultras Ahlawy painting on the streets of Cairo

A new painting has been created on a wall by an Egyptian ultras group known as Ultras Ahlawy, a group who support Cairo based Egyptian Premier League football club Al-Ahly. Cairo, Egypt...
by khaled basyouny, on 8th of February 2012
Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure

Politics

Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure

Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema in the city of East Jerusalem. Now, it has reopen its doors to an audience, after the closure 25 years ago, but with a new look. Israel. 9th Februa...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Italian Women's U19 wins against Palestinian team 4-0

Sports

Italian Women's U19 wins against Palestinian team 4-0

Palestinian women's football team lost to the Italian women's football team 4-0 at Stade de Greens International Stadium in Bethlehem. Palestinian Territory. 9th February 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now' - Jerusalem

Politics

Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now'...

Religious Jewish extremists allegedly left graffiti on the walls of 'Peace Now,' reading 'There is no left-wing = The absence of terrorist attacks." Israel. 9th Febr...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisoner Khadr Adnan

Politics

Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisone...

Palestinian protesters hold national flags and placards with slogans in Arabic during a demonstration outside the International Red Cross offices in east Jerusalem against the detention...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Demo at Ofer Prison Junction in support on Khader Adnan - Ramallah

Politics

Demo at Ofer Prison Junction in support on Khader Adnan...

Approximately 30 people gather in front of Ofer Prison Junction in support of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian activist, on hunger strike since mid-December in Israeli jails. Palestinian Ter...
by Elo Bollack, on 9th of February 2012
Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area

Politics

Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural...

Mechanisms of the Israeli civil administration demolish a home, retaining walls and Khhabbih Tstal agricultural are in the Shweiki Khalayleh neighborhood outside of Jerusalem. Israel. ...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

Our World

The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City ...
by Pixsmedia Images, on 9th of February 2012
British jockey David Badel wins Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy

Sports

British jockey David Badel wins Heir Apparent Thoroughb...

The Heir Apparent Trophy and Sword Day is the biggest racing event in Qatar. David Badel, riding Amico Mio, won the Trophy. The event is held in honour of the Heir Apparent of Qatar HH ...
by Barnie Rabbit, on 9th of February 2012
Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem

Our World

Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem

The City of David is a long and narrow six-hectare ridge that stretches to the south of the Temple Mount, outside the Old City of Jerusalem. 9th February 2012
by Pixsmedia Images, on 9th of February 2012
Salafist demonstrators outside the USA embassy - Tunisia

Politics

Salafist demonstrators outside the USA embassy - Tunisi...

Salafist demonstrate outside the U.S embassy in Tunis, to demand the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist sentenced to 86 years in prison by a U.S. judge on Septembe...
by Amine LANDOULSI, on 9th of February 2012
Destroyed houses in Rankous, a Damascus neighbourhood

Politics

Destroyed houses in Rankous, a Damascus neighbourhood

President Assad's militias continue to bomb the town of Rankous using their full arsenal of attack to try to quell the revolution in Syria. 8th February 2012
by Emma Suleiman, on 8th of February 2012
Opening of the NBA in Palestinian Territory - Bethlehem

Sports

Opening of the NBA in Palestinian Territory - Bethlehem

Palestinian basketball teams face off on the court at the Catholic Action school. A cheerleading performance was given during halftime. 8th February 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem

Society

Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusa...

The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
Italian U19 national women's team tours Jerusalem's sites

Sports

Italian U19 national women's team tours Jerusalem's sit...

Italian women's team during their visit to the city of Jerusalem. The young women visited the Wester Wall inside the Old City. Israel. 8th February 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
In Pictures: The religious sites of Israel and Palestinian Territory

Our World

In Pictures: The religious sites of Israel and Palestin...

The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world. Al-Aqsa Mosque also known as al-Aqsa, is the third holiest site in Sunni Islam...
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on hunger strike

Politics

Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on...

Citizens hold a sit-in in Manger Square in solidarity with the prisoner Khader Adnan, 33, who is a senior member of the Islamic jihad movement. Adnan has been on hunger strike for 54 da...
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
Nationwide strike in Israel leaves store fronts closed - Jerusalem

Politics

Nationwide strike in Israel leaves store fronts closed ...

During Israel's main labour union declared a strike, airports, ports, banks and the stock market have shut down. Israel. 8th February 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012

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How can I get in touch with

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The verdict for the murder of

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 27/10/2009 - 10:48.

The verdict for the murder of Marwa al-Sherbini, 31, who was three-months pregnant at the time with her second child, killed by Alex Wiens a Russian born resident of Dresden is expected on November 11, 2009. The initial lack of interest in the case by police and the media sparked outrage in the Islamic community. Protests are expected across the Islamic community especially in Egypt (her country of origin) and Iran.

Day of Arafaat

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 17:08.

Day of Arafaat (Yaum-al-Arafah), the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Images and reports welcome. 11/26/09

MAS Freedom Executive

Submitted by Aishah Schwartz on Fri, 10/07/2009 - 19:24.

MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray is in Cairo as part of the U.S. version of George Galloway's Viva-Palestina. The larger part of the convoy is headed toward Gaza from Grand Pyramids hotel Saturday morning around 10 AM. A smaller group to launch Sunday morning.
Mr. Bray is available for interviews and can be reached at +20 016 811 2444.
BACKGROUND STORY HERE: http://www.masnet.org/takeaction.asp?id=5383